Colleague’s support consumers while on Maternity leave
Hannah is taking over some of a colleague’s support consumers while on maternity leave. One of the people she is supporting is Mei, who is about to get married.
Mei has been supported for a number of years to manage her depression and anxiety disorder. All of Mei’s services are based on her living alone and having no nearby care network, as her family resides overseas.
She has been happy with her support services and has worked hard to meet all her recovery goals, but Hannah gains feedback from Mei that she is a little concerned about the changes that are ahead, although she is excited about getting married. She is already feeling anxious about the wedding, as both families will be attending, and it is sure to be big occasion.
Her partner’s family is not aware of her mental health needs and she is concerned about not coping and shaming herself or her family on the day.
Question Is there anything to indicate that Mei’s whole plan needs to be rewritten, or does Mei’s plan need minor amendments? Where might changes need to be made to improve her support?


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